Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror Review Looking for more precious reviews tinyurl/oyvzk5y Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror Data Anthony Mann directs this historical adventure photographed in stunning black and white by the master of light and shadow, John Alton. Best known for his Noir work ? often referred to as painting with light? Alton demonstrates his skill for creating atmosphere and suspense. Some scenes are as dark as the events in this story: in the aftermath of Revolutionary leader Robespierres (Richard Basehart, He Walked by Night) ruthless and brutal rise to dictator of France, true patriot Charles DAubigny (Robert Cummings, Dial M for Murder) assumes the disguise of his countrys most feared torturer, The Butcher of Strasbourg, in the hopes of infiltrating Robespierres circle. Political moderates have tasked DAubigny with locating a black book a personal diary of the Terror containing information that can inspire the overthrow of Robespierre and return France to the hands of men of liberti , galiti , fraterniti . Gripping and tense, this suspense flick dressed up in costume features terrific performances all around from a cast which includes Arlene Dahl, Arnold Moss, Norman Lloyd and Charles McGraw. Newly remastered. Actors: Richark Hart; Beulah Bondi; Robert Cummings; Arlene Dahl; Jess Barker; Richard Basehart; Norman Lloyd; Arnold Moss; Charles McGraw Director: Anthony Mann Producer: William Cameron Menzies UPC: 043396395541 Part #: 12839528 Format: DVD Color: Black and White Rating: Not Rated Genre: Suspense Studio: Sony Music Director: Anthony Mann Star 1: Richark Hart; Beulah Bondi; Robert Cummings; Arlene Dahl; Jess Barker; Richard Basehart; Norman Lloyd; Arnold Moss; Charles McGraw *********************************************** List Price : USD 16.7 Looking for more precious reviews tinyurl/oyvzk5y *********************************************** Tags: Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror black friday 2013,Black Book, The (1949) Aka Reign Of Terror cyber monday 2013
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